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Tucker Carlson: “Why are they the biggest threat if they're a weak country…”

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Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz Discuss US Foreign Policy, Iran, and Israel

Published June 19, 2025 | Video Starts at 1:04:20

No, they're just saying they're a weak country who is on its knees. And I think we need to. Then why are we so afraid of them? Why are they the biggest threat if they're a weak country that's on its knees? Because they're trying. I'm trying to keep track. They're trying to develop. Be a little less snarky. I know. You're right. That is a problem that I have. I'm sorry. (1:04:20–1:04:23)

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Questions the characterization of Iran as the biggest threat despite being described as a weak country.

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“What's the annual cost of defending Israel, do you know?”
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“So does Mossad share all of its intelligence with us?”
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“Do they spy domestically in the United States?”
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“Is it in America's interest for Israel to spy on us, including on the President?”
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“But I just want to stop on the spine for a second that it takes place, as you know, including on the President of the United States and…”
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“I've never taken money from the Israel lobby.”
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“Lobbies on behalf of the Israeli government.”
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“AIPAC is lobbying for a foreign government.”
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“It's lobbying on behalf of the interests of another country.”
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“There are tons of Americans who lobby on behalf of foreign governments.”
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“Foreign governments lobby the United States. They all do. Including Israel.”
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“Why aren't they registered as a foreign lobby?”
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“If you are lobbying on behalf of a foreign government, you must register.”
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